MEDALLION WITH CHRIST BEFORE PONTIUS PILATE
Creator(s): Unknown
Currently in storage
About this object
Medallion is enameled on both sides, has on the front Christ before Pilate. Christ, bound and with IC, XC inscribed near His halo, is led by two soldiers. Pilate sits on throne placed on a dais with columns behind him. In background is a view of Jerusalem. Colors are very light blues, pinks, greens, yellows, browns, black. Silver frame is set with brilliants. At top is a crown, topped bu a cross. Below and at sides are branches with leaves.
- Object name:
- MEDALLION WITH CHRIST BEFORE PONTIUS PILATE
- Made from:
- Enamel -- silver -- brilliants
- Made in:
- Moscow, Russia
- Date made:
- 18th c.
- Size:
- 9.4 × 7 cm (3 11/16 × 2 3/4 in.)
Detailed information for this item
- Catalog number:
- 15.6
- Class:
- ENAMEL
- Signature marks:
- INSCRIPTION
- Credit line:
- Bequest of Marjorie Merriweather Post, 1973